Former Orleans Parish Schools Superintendent Anthony Amato died Monday morning at age 66.

Amato served as schools superintendent in Orleans Parish from 2003-05.

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He served for four other school districts in the United States during his 40-year career in public education.

Since 2010, Amato had been serving as Head of School at the International High School of New Orleans.

“Tony passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully surrounded by his beloved family. The International High School and the entire education community is greatly indebted to Tony for his tireless and lifelong dedication to public education,” said IHSNO’s governing board’s chairman Rob Couhig III.

Nan Ryan, assistant head of school, will serve as acting head of school until the board holds a special meeting later this week to choose Amato’s interim successor.

Funeral arrangements for Amato had not been announced yet. He is survived by his wife and seven children.